Mount Amiata is the right choice for those who are looking for the wellness of the body and the mind. With its huge chestnut groves, pristine beech woods, outstanding species of fauna and flora, Castel del Piano is a worthy discovery for travelers who are in search of unspoiled nature and healty activities. Castel del Piano remains off-the-beaten path: there are wonderful well-marked trails for long expeditions or gentle afternoon ambles; more over the town is near the several nature reserves of Mount Amiata, so botanists and bird-watchers will find their paradise. You can walk throw dark forests, cross little streams, participate in mushroom, olive and chestnut picking, and discover many other hidden treasures. Castel del Piano is also linked to the so called “Chestnut trail” and furthermore it is the perfect place for every kind of sports, both the winter and the summer ones: sport enthusiasts can go trekking, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, skiing, and you can take part to different walking tours which distinguish themselves for the difficulty.
Some residual activity of the volcano Amiata is still present and that is witnessed by the hot springs which flow from Bagni San Filippo to Bagni Vignoni and from Santa Fiora to Saturnia. These thermal springs led to the birth of modern health spas with pool, saunas and massage terapy. Many springs still exist in the unspoiled woods or in the open countryside, so the more adventurous can experience and see what has remained untouched for thousands of years. All these resorts are not far from Castel del Piano.
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